Chicago the Musical Appreciation Thread- Page 43

[Dallas Theatre Fan]

Posted: 8/18/16 at 8:22pm

On a side note has anybody seen Jeff Loeffelholz perform the role?  How was he?

[ACL2006]

Posted: 8/18/16 at 8:27pm

seen CHICAGO five times, never seen him go on.

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 8/18/16 at 9:37pm

I've seen the show dozens and dozens  of times, and so long as Ryan has been Mary Sunshine, I've never seen his understudy. Dude is amazingly consistent. 

[KanderEbb]

Posted: 8/18/16 at 9:40pm

I've seen Chicago for over a dozen of time. I only saw Jeff Loeffelholz once. He was not as brilliant, hilarious and impressive and Ryan Lowe was, but he was quite reliable. You could easily tell he was a guy though.

[Dallas Theatre Fan]

Posted: 8/18/16 at 10:23pm

 You could easily tell he was a guy though.

I think in the playbill Loffelholz is listed as Jeff Loffelholz and his headshot is not in drag like R. Lowe's headshot is.

 

 

 

 

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 8/20/16 at 4:10pm

So the latest Telecharge update shows Bianca leaving Friday,  9/2:

 

Bianca Marroquin as Roxie (thru 9/2)
Lana Gordon as Velma Kelly (thru 9/4)
Tom Hewitt as Billy Flynn (thru 8/23)
Jason Danieley as Billy Flynn (8/25 - 9/18)
Raymond Bokhour as Amos Hart (thru 10/30)
Roz Ryan as Matron "Mama" Morton (thru 9/4)
R. Lowe as Mary Sunshine (thru 3/26)

 

Who is her understudy? I've seen Bianca countless times (gladly!) and would love to see an understudy if I go back on the 4th to see Lana. 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 8/20/16 at 5:10pm

Well, the Chicago Roxie understudies are:  Tonya Wathen, Chryssie Whitehead and Robyn Hurder.  The Velma u/s's are:  Donna Marie Asbury, Chryssie Whitehead and Kelcy Griffin.  

Updated On: 8/20/16 at 05:10 PM

[JBradshaw]

Posted: 8/21/16 at 5:12pm

FYI Donna is on medical leave. Amra is doing "Follies" which ends in October. She's Solange. 

I've seen Jeff as Mary countless times. He's great in the role. 

[petewk87]

Posted: 8/21/16 at 5:20pm

So, does it mean that after 9/2, understudies will perform the role of Roxie? Or will there be a replacement? 

[oncemorewithfeeling2]

Posted: 8/21/16 at 6:40pm

I didn't know Robyn Hurder was in the show now. With her experience and reliability, I'm surprised she hasn't been cast before.

[KanderEbb]

Posted: 8/21/16 at 7:04pm

JBradshaw said: "FYI Donna is on medical leave. Amra is doing "Follies" which ends in October. She's Solange. 

I've seen Jeff as Mary countless times. He's great in the role. "

Poor Donna! Wish her a very speedy recovery!
Best wishes to Ms Wright regarding her new role as well.

Updated On: 8/21/16 at 07:04 PM

[ACL2006]

Posted: 8/21/16 at 7:26pm

maybe Carly Hughes is coming back as Velma? They won't have u/s rotate the role for 4-8 weeks. They'll bring in someone, it just hasn't been announced yet.

[JBradshaw]

Posted: 8/21/16 at 9:25pm

Robyn has been in the show on and off since 2005/2006

 

oncemorewithfeeling2 said: "I didn't know Robyn Hurder was in the show now. With her experience and reliability, I'm surprised she hasn't been cast before.

 

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[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 8/21/16 at 9:58pm

Robyn appears quite often in Michael Scirrotto's Instagram. He's always posting from backstage. 

[BroadwayConcierge]

Posted: 8/21/16 at 10:08pm

oncemorewithfeeling2 said: "I didn't know Robyn Hurder was in the show now. With her experience and reliability, I'm surprised she hasn't been cast before."

Was also surprised to see her in the ensemble when I last visited the show this past spring. She's fantastic. Surprised she isn't in bigger things these days.

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 8/21/16 at 11:04pm

My guesses for upcoming replacements:  For Velma---Carly Hughes or Terra C ; For Roxie:  Dylis Croman or Amy Spanger.   

[everythingtaboo]

Posted: 8/26/16 at 8:06pm

Robyn mentioned recently on Instagram that she was in her final days at the show. Guess she's moving on.

[bwayphreak234]

Posted: 8/26/16 at 8:13pm

I paid a return visit to Chicago last night. I will preface my post my saying that I LOVE Chicago. I have seen the tour many times, and each time it has been great - stark, sleek, sexy, and sizzling. However, I have seen the show twice now since moving to NYC about a year ago, and both times, I was absolutely dumbfounded by the staleness of the production. The sex appeal and glamour that I have seen in the various performances  on tourare nowhere to be found in the Broadway production right now. It's truly a shame as I really do love the show itself, but what's onstage at the Ambassador now is in major need of a facelift.

[Phantom4ever]

Posted: 8/26/16 at 11:00pm

I saw Chicago at the Ambassador three times this summer and had the exact opposite reaction.  I thought it was sexy, sharp, and hot and the audience loved it each time.  I have never seen long run-itis symptoms at Chicago.  But I'm always on the lookout. 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 8/27/16 at 10:33pm

I've never seen this video.  It's Ryan Worsing, Melissa Rae Mahon, Carly Hughes and Leslie Stifleman.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMv9HJzpPMY   Both Carly and Ryan sound AMazing!

[ACL2006]

Posted: 8/28/16 at 12:15pm

Gordon, Marroquin & Roz Ryan are scheduled to leave next Sunday & no replacements have been announced. We know AFW isn't returning right away, so I wonder who's coming in?

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 8/28/16 at 2:34pm

Melissa Rae Mahon is listed in the cast credits.  Does this mean she's back?   Awesome!  This is your chance to see Lana Gordon as Velma Kelly.....a rare treat.  http://www.theatermania.com/broadway/news/chicago-summerstage-central-park-performance_78194.html

[DAME]

Posted: 8/28/16 at 7:29pm

Is there any known footage out there of Marilu Henners stint?

[JBradshaw]

Posted: 8/28/16 at 8:55pm

Yes Melissa is back filling in for Donna. 

Theres Marilu w the cast doing "wbrftg" on the Macy's parade on YouTube, it also features Jeff L as Mary Sunshine 

[Patti LuPone FANatic]

Posted: 8/28/16 at 9:05pm

Bradshaw, has Melissa Rae Mahon ever played "Velma"?  She seems perfect for the role.